12 TACTICAL NEWSLETTER - TERM 1 2017

Important dates: Welcome to Term 1! Every coaching lesson has a technique focus on a particular stroke 30th Jan: Term 1 starts each week. My main aim is to develop all players to their full potential. Learning technique 13th March: Labour Day for all tennis strokes and movement ensures players keep developing throughout their – no coaching tennis journey. st 31 March: Term 1 During week two the appropriate players will be receiving information about playing junior finishes competition for Main Ridge Tennis Club. Playing matches is the best way to learn tennis rd 3 April: Holiday clinic strategy. Winter competition is during Term 2 & 3 on Saturday mornings from 8.15am to th 7 April: Round Robin 12.30pm (maximum time). The matches are played at clubs within the Mornington Tournament th Peninsula area. 18 April: Term 2 starts (Tuesday) The holiday programs will be held in the first week of the school holidays. A round robin tournament will be held for players to prepare for the upcoming junior season.

Junior Coaching REGIONAL TENNIS JUNIOR EVENTS Regional events are held during the year for different age groups. The best players Payment for junior lessons within the region are selected to represent the Mornington Peninsula Region (MPR). are due in two weeks. To be selected you need to nominate for the event and then there are trials for each Please include your child’s individual event. An email is sent to the appropriate players requesting nominations name or invoice number if from the MPR for each event. you are paying by direct debit. 8-9 April: Wayne Arthurs Cup (Kooyong TC) – 10/U 2 boys & 2 girls All junior group lessons are 29-30 July: Bradtke Luczak Cup (Traralgon TC) – 15/U 2 boys & 2 girls held inside the clubhouse if 29-30 July: Frank Sedgman Cup (Bendigo TC) – 11/U 2 boys & 2 girls it is wet weather. 28-29 Oct: Cup (Sale TC) – 13/U 4 boys PLEASE REMEMBER A 28-29 Oct: Judy Dalton Cup (Mornington TC) – 13/U 4 girls HAT AND DRINK BOTTLE 9-10 Dec: Alicia Molik Cup (Kooyong TC) – 12/U 2 boys & 2 girls FOR EACH LESSON!

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Junior Tournaments The tournaments listed are held on the Mornington Peninsula plus higher points Junior Clinics tournaments. rd Monday 3 April 9.00-10.30am 5-8yrs $15 18-19 Feb: Mornington Junior Classic - 10.30-12.30pm 8+yrs $20 Mornington TC – Junior Development 12.30-3.00pm Section 8 & above $20 11-13 March: Peninsula Labour Day Junior If you are unsure which session your child should attend please ask. Tournament -Dromana TC (Bronze Points) 6-9 April :Eastern Region Junior Tournament – Round Robin Tournament Silver Points (3rd highest) Friday 7th April 10-13 April: Frankston Junior Tournament – 9.00-12.30pm $20 Silver Points 29-30 Apr: Mornington Junior Classic- It is a great chance to play lots of matches against similar Mornington TC – Junior Development standards. Players will be grouped according to standard. This

is for players who are playing competition or can the ball Further information at www.tennis.com.au. in on a regular occasion. Bookings are essential for all sessions! RACQUET RESTRINGING Tactical Tennis - Amanda Hassett Robert Commerford 0408 304 997 or [email protected] 0411 682 629 Please [email protected] turn www.tacticaltennis.com.au over! HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEEN A BALL KID?

To be a ball kid at the you have to be 12-15 years old. Applications close on 1st March 2017. Trials are held locally and then if you get to the next level you would need to travel to Melbourne. Go to www.tennis.com.au - Learn section (ball kids) for more information.

PRACTISE AND MORE PRACTISE!!!!

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO PRACTISE YOUR TENNIS AT HOME:

✪ Using a balloon, tap it up without it touching the floor (using your hand or racquet). Can you do 50 taps in a row?

✪ Rolling a ball around the racquet without it falling off. Can you do 10 circles in a row?

✪ Toss the ball up and catch with one hand. Can you do 5 catches in a row?

(Tasks aimed at the beginning level)

PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE EARLY FOR YOUR LESSON YOU CAN HIT ON A SPARE COURT. IF THERE IS NOBODY TO HIT WITH PRACTISE YOUR SERVE.